Services Alexandra Provides

Alexandra P. Jamali, provides individual psychotherapy and couples counseling to those experiencing relational difficulties, identity concerns, depression and anxiety. Her practice is located in the Elmwood area of Berkeley on the border with Oakland. She is a culturally responsive psychotherapists and practices relational psychotherapy.

I work with people to transform painful life experiences into pathways of change.

My approach is relational and psychodynamic. This means that, within the space of a responsive and engaged therapy, we will be reflective as well as interactive. In our work together, you can anticipate that as we tend to the problems of the here-and-now we will also consider, and get curious, about aspects of your history. My experience has led me to believe that this type of work leads to meaningful change.

If you are interested in my services, feel free to contact me to discuss the ways in which we may work together.

Communication Issues. Working with couples to help build an environment of emotional understanding and intimacy.

Pre-marital counseling. Establishing relationship foundations with which to move forward in the relationship.

Conscientious and intentional separation. Transitions away from intimate partnership into a new relationship dynamic.

LGBTQQI+Relationships. Affirming and aware of LGBTQQI+ issues and queer partnerships.

If you are interested in my services, feel free to contact me to discuss the ways in which we may work together.

Consultation

I provide clinical consultation for therapists and therapists-in-training who are interested in developing a deeper understanding of socio-cultural dynamics within clinical work. My belief is that the way identities are held and reflected in the cultural surround is an impactful and meaningful relationship. I use the term 'relationship' broadly, and hold that it encompasses both interpersonal and intrapsychic dynamics. It is my belief that this trifecta of understanding: socio-cultural awareness, emotional histories and psychological development, can provide a prism in which effective treatment can occur. I provide clinical consultation such that clinicians can further understand the experiences of their clients through a culturally responsive and psychodynamic lens.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to set-up a brief phone meeting to discuss ways in which we may work together.